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Espírito Santo (Wilson)

Espírito Santo is one of the fastest growing states in Brazil because of its strategic location on
the coast of Brazil. Espírito Santo's location encourages new and investments for all markets,
international and domestic. Espírito Santo is Brazil's ports and its capital Vitória has the highest

Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Espírito Santo also has a huge tourism industry and tourists
can choose different routes throughout the country. These routes include: Sun and Moqueca
Route, Coast and Immigration Route, Marble and Granite Route, and Caparaó Route.These
routes include things from agricultural tourism to adventure, from beaches to historical routes
of German and Italian immigrants. Espírito Santo has tons of beaches and coastlines for
tourists to enjoy. They even have black sand beaches. Other than beaches Espírito Santo also
has mountains as you move inland. Tourists attractions in Espírito Santo include Jacaraípe
and Manguinhos, Domingos Martins (mountains) and Guarapari (black sand beaches).

The food in the region has cultural
influences from Europe, India, and

Africa. Dishes that have these cultural
influences and heritage are the Torta
Capixaba (Seafood Salt Cake) and
Moqueca Capixaba (Fish Stew).
Vitória is the capital city of Espírito
Santo. The city was founded in 1551
and is the 3rd oldest capital in Brazil.
Vitória has approximately 315,000

inhabitants which is comparable to St. Parque Estadual de Pedra Azul
Louis. Vitória includes the mainland area

as well as 34 islands off the coast. Many
of Vitórias neighborhoods are
surrounded by parks and natural tourists

attractions. Since Vitória is on the coast
and includes the 34 islands there are
plenty of activities to do. These include
whale watching, the sea turtle
conservation center, windsurfing,
museums, boat tour, and city parks.
The beautiful beaches and mountains Guarapari

are waiting for you in Espírito Santo.

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